There are two sides to learning how to start a book: Deciding on a process for starting and finding the beginning of the story itself. Here are tips for… Read more
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Many aspiring authors contact us with this problem: 'I don't know how to start writing a book. I only have a few rough ideas.' There are variations:… Read more
Writing contests are useful for developing your writing craft and giving yourself a deadline to finish something polished. Often, you receive valuable feedback from experienced judges. It's… Read more
What is the one most common piece of advice established authors give aspiring ones? It's not 'show, don't tell' or 'kill your darlings'. It's 'read more'. Reading… Read more
Great dialogue in fiction sweeps us up in the story. Movement and action in dialogue are two important elements that serve multiple purposes. Here are tips for… Read more
This is a guest post by Samar Hammam, literary agent and founder of Rocking Chair Books. Read more
Being a fiction writing coach gives daily insights into the common and different struggles aspiring authors face. It also helps us find solutions we can apply to… Read more
Are you a plotter or pantser? Pantsers write without planning while plotters prepare beforehand with extensive outlines. Both types of writing have their uses. Yet not having a… Read more
Finding good story ideas in your genre is easier when you read broadly and know your genre well. Read tips for finding and developing an idea that… Read more